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Where to shop in Rotterdam

May 28, 2025 | Where to shop in Rotterdam

Rotterdam is an outstanding shopping city, offering a wide variety of shopping areas. The most famous shopping street is Koopgoot in the downtown area. In this partially underground shopping arcade you will find the large department stores and lots of chains. Moreover, on Lijnbaan and Coolsingel you’ll find an abundance of famous fashion chains, sporting goods stores, drugstores and department stores. Lijnbaan was the f irst pedestrian-only shopping street in Europe. It is a large, open arcade. Coolsingel connects Hofplein to Blaak and it is one of the main streets of Rotterdam. It’s always busy. The beautiful Rotterdam City...

Shopping in Rotterdam

May 28, 2025 | shopping in Rotterdam

Rotterdam is an outstanding shopping city, offering a wide variety of shopping areas. The most famous shopping street is Koopgoot in the downtown area. In this partially underground shopping arcade you will find the large department stores and lots of chains. Moreover, on Lijnbaan and Coolsingel you’ll find an abundance of famous fashion chains, sporting goods stores, drugstores and department stores. Lijnbaan was the f irst pedestrian-only shopping street in Europe. It is a large, open arcade. Coolsingel connects Hofplein to Blaak and it is one of the main streets of Rotterdam. It’s always busy. The beautiful Rotterdam City...

Rotterdam’s most beautiful churches

May 28, 2025 | Rotterdam’s most beautiful churches

Laurenskerk This Gothic church is the only medieval relic in the city center of Rotterdam. The church was built between 1449 and 1525 and is thus the oldest building in Rotterdam. Originally, Laurenskerk was Roman Catholic but during the Protestant Reformation in 1572 the church was transformed into a Protestant church. In the church you can see tombs of Dutch naval heroes. It is one of the few buildings that survived the bombing of Rotterdam during World War II. Location: Grotekerkplein 27 (Google Maps)Info: www.laurenskerkrotterdam.nl Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken Een bericht gedeeld door BeeldFabriek010 (@beeldfabriek010) Pelgrimvaderskerk The Oude-...

20 fun facts about the Netherlands

May 27, 2025 | 20 fun facts about the Netherlands

20 fun facts about the Netherlands 1. Netherlands literally means low country. Only half of the country is higher than one meter whilst 27% is actually below sea level. Its highest point is only 321 meters. 2. Netherlands and Holland are not synonymous. Holland is largely the western coastal region of the Netherlands, encompassing Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Haarlem, Leiden and The Hague. When the Netherlands became a country, Holland was one of the provinces that joined the new country. The Netherlands is often referred to as Holland but it is important to be aware that Holland and the Netherlands...

The best places in Rotterdam to work or study

May 27, 2025 | The best places in Rotterdam to work or study

Man met Bril Koffie Looking for a nice place to work outside the office? In addition to a fast internet connection, sublime coffee is essential. At Man met Bril Koffie- located under the Hofbogen on Vijverhofstraat, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you can effortlessly tick off your to-do list while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee roasted on site. Location: Vijverhofstraat 70 (Google Maps)Info: www.manmetbrilkoffie.com Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken Een bericht gedeeld door MAN MET BRIL KOFFIE (@manmetbrilkoffie) Nationale-Nederlanden Douwe Egberts Café The Douwe Egberts Café at Rotterdam Central Station is open on weekdays from 07.30....